Excellent
#37 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
The Island School
Elementary School · Lee · Boca Grande, FL
A Lee charter elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1090, Boca Grande, FL 33921
- Math 92% vs FL 61% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs FL 55% (2024)
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Island School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Island School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,849
Median home value
$2,000,001
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in LEE
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 48 | Compare → |
| Oasis Charter Elementary School-southCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | Not available | 873 | Compare → |
| Pinewoods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,053 | Compare → |
| Rayma C. Page Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 747 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #1 of 110
- District spending per student
- $12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Island School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Island School
The Island School is a public elementary school in Boca Grande, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 61 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Island School
What grades does The Island School serve?
The Island School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Island School?
The Island School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Island School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Island School rank in FL?
The Island School ranks #37 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is The Island School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Island School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Island School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Island School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is The Island School a charter school?
Yes, The Island School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Island School a Title I school?
No, The Island School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.3%
- Phone
- (941) 964-8016
- Area population (ZIP 33921)
- 633
- Area average commute
- 5.6 min
- Area median age
- 68.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33921; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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